Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Some general warnings for the novice tort lawyer -- Establishing liability in principle -- Other elements of liability -- An American perspective on negligence law -- Liability for occupiers and builders -- Breach of statutory duty -- Liability of public and statutory bodies -- Intentional interference -- Malicious prosecution -- Interference with chattels -- Land -- Lesser interference with land : nuisance -- Deceit -- The economic torts -- The Rule in Rylands v. Fletcher -- Liability for animals -- Employer's liability -- Vicarious liability -- Product liability -- Defamation and injurious falsehood -- The protection of human privacy -- Defamation and privacy : an American perspectve -- Defences -- Damages -- Other remedies and multiple liabilities.